Revelation 1:3
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
μακάριος
Blessed
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μακάριος
Blessed, happy, to be envied. Makarios. Blessed are the poor in spirit. Makarios describes the state of those who are right with God. It is deeper than happiness. It is well-being of the soul.
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τηρέω
Keep
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τηρέω
To keep, to guard, to observe. Tereo. Keep yourselves in the love of God. Staying in God's love requires active keeping. Do not drift. Make choices that keep you close.
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προφήτης
Prophecy
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προφήτης
Prophet, one who speaks forth. Prophetes. No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man. The prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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καιρός
the time is
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καιρός
A season, an appointed time. In due season we shall reap if we do not give up. God has appointed the right time for everything in your life.
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γράφω
written;
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γράφω
To write, to record. These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name.
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ἐγγύς
near.
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ἐγγύς
akin to the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη)); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
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προφητεία
prophecy
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προφητεία
prediction (scriptural or other)
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